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PRESENT: Mayor Lock Dawson, Councilmembers Edwards, Fierro, Conder, Perry, and Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia
ABSENT: Councilmember Cervantes
Mayor Lock Dawson called the meeting to order at 1:00 p. m.
La Sierra Spanish Church Pastor Luis Carlos, Jr., gave the Invocation.
Councilmember Hemenway led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Richard Gardner spoke regarding Westmont Residence staffing levels, homelessness, and open bar at the Riverside Convention Center. Patrick Maloney spoke regarding Comic - Con, Spike and Mike show postponement, hosting the Tour de Big Bear, open mic night at Back to the Grind and Euryale and Packing House, and thanked Father Lou for his support in the community. Malissa McKeith spoke regarding Marjorie Taylor Greene event at the Convention Center, Post Office at Sunnyside in Ward 3, public safety and the need to address the increase in crime related to flagrancy. One caller spoke regarding information on Pride Month and affordable housing.
MAYOR/ COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Edwards reported on the delegation from Gupta, Vietnam, reopening of the Downtown Bookstore, Continuum of Care membership meeting, Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful clean up at Fairmount Park, and Art Walk. Councilmember Conder reported on testifying at the Air Force Base Commission, first public meetings regarding potential rate increases, and visit to his mother for her 93rd birthday. Councilwoman Plascencia reported on Latino Network General Membership meeting, Neighbors Better Together meeting, and office hours at Renck Community Center and thanked the City Manager' s Office team for attending the Transformative Climate Communities ( TCC) Grant meeting in Casa Blanca. Councilmember Perry reported on 1st Annual Tacos with Councilmember and Cops and thanked Northgate Gonzalez Market for hosting the event and a community meeting on rate increases. Councilmember Hemenway reported on trip back east and community meeting at La Sierra Senior Center on rate increases. Mayor Lock Dawson reported on Teen Challenge and Coffee with the Mayor in Ward 4.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The City Council Financial Performance and Budget Committee will conduct a meeting on August 9, 2023, at 3 p. m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
The City Council Mobility and Infrastructure Committee will conduct a meeting on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at 1 p. m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
The City Council Land Use, Sustainability and Resilience Committee will conduct a meeting on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 3:30 p. m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
COMMUNICATIONS
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
There was no update on intergovernmental relations and legislation.
HOMELESS SOLUTIONS UPDATE
The City Council received an update on homeless solutions.
SUSTAINABILITY UPDATE
There was no update on sustainability.
LEGAL UPDATE
There was no legal update.
COUNCILMEMBERS DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councilmember Conder recused himself from the Closed Session item concerning City of Riverside v Councilmember Charles Conder and former Councilmember Steven R. Adams.
PRESENTATIONS
LIFEGUARDS RECOGNITION
Mayor Lock Dawson called upon Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Director Pamela Galera to recognize lifeguards for life saving actions at Hunt Park Pool. 109- 19
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HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT UPDATES AND EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION The City Council received and ordered filed a presentation of the 2022- 23 Fiscal Year Human Resources Department updates and Human Resources Department Employee of the Year.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilmember Hemenway and seconded by Councilmember Perry to approve the Consent Calendar as presented affirming the actions appropriate to each item. The motion carried with Councilmember Cervantes absent.
LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - RETENTION OF OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES The City Council ( 1) approved the Legal Services Agreement with ETJ Law, Inc., Cedar Hills, Utah, adding to the legal counsel professional services panel; ( 2) authorized the City Attorney to execute the Legal Services Agreement for such outside legal counsel professional services; and ( 3) authorized the City Attorney to execute a three- year extension to such Legal Services Agreement for the retention of outside legal services, including any annual rate increases.
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
The Mayor and City Council appointed ( 1) Daniel Robles to the Transportation Board Ward 2 seat for a term through March 1, 2027; and ( 2) Debbie Martis to the Human Relations Commission Citywide seat for a term through March 1, 2027.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of July 18, 2023, were approved as presented.
CALHOME PROGRAM AGREEMENT - FISCAL YEAR 2023- 24 ADMINISTRATION OF CITYWIDE
HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
The City Council ( 1) approved the CalHome Program Agreement with Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services, Inc., for administration of the Citywide Housing Rehabilitation Program for Fiscal Year 2023- 24 with a total program budget of $ 500, 000; and ( 2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all program related documents and instruments, including making minor and non -substantive changes as necessary to implement the Citywide Housing Rehabilitation Program. 109- 20
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PURCHASE, SALE, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - CITY - OWNED VACANT LAND - CENTRAL/ STATE ROUTE 91 FREEWAY/ ATCHISON/ TOPEKA AND SANTA FE ( AT& SF) RAILWAY The City Council ( 1) approved the Purchase, Sale, and Development Agreement with the Central 91, LP, for approximately 20,320 square feet of vacant City -owned land, located at the southeasterly corner of Central Avenue between the northbound exit of the State Route 91 freeway and the AT& SFrailway, formerly known as the Magnolia Substation, for the sales price of $ 158, 000; and ( 2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement with Central 91, LP, including making minor and non -substantive changes, to sign all documents and instruments necessary to complete the transaction, and to expend up to $ 10,000 for title, escrow, and miscellaneous related closing costs.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - USER FEES AND CHARGES STUDY
The City Council: ( 1) approved the Fifth Amendment to User Fees and Charges Study Agreement with MGT of America Consulting, LLC, to extend the term by one year to June 30, 2024, in the amount of $ 29, 880; and ( 2) authorized 10 percent change order authority in the amount of $ 2, 988 for unforeseen changes in service to include, but not limited to, requests to increase or change the scope of work; and ( 3) authorized the City Manager or designee to execute the Fifth Amendment for the User Fees and Charges Study with MGT of America Consulting, LLC, including making minor and non -substantive changes.
SUNDRY REIMBURSEMENTS AND REFUNDS FOR OVERPAYMENT AND CANCELLATION OF
SERVICES - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council ( 1) authorized acceptance of $ 6, 000 to the Riverside Fire Department from the sale of a 2010 Ford E-350 van purchased with funding from the Department of Homeland Security National Urban Search and Rescue ( USAR) 2019 grant; ( 2) authorized acceptance of $ 7, 000 to the Riverside Fire Department from the sale of a 2010 Ford E-350 van purchased using funding from the Department of Homeland Security National Urban Search and Rescue ( USAR) 2020 grant; ( 3) authorized acceptance of reimbursements totaling $ 425. 51 to the Department of Homeland Security Urban Search and Rescue USAR) 2021 including $ 88. 24 from DIRECTV for cancellation of services and $ 337. 27 from the California Task Force 6 Canine Handler for overpayment; ( 4) authorized acceptance of $ 5,445 to the Department of Homeland Security National Urban Search and Rescue USAR) 2021 from the County of Los Angeles for compensation and related expenditures of three California Task Force 6 Canine Handlers; ( 5) accepted $ 181, 350 in supplemental grant funding from the Department of Homeland Security ( DHS) for the 2021 National 109- 21
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Urban Search and Rescue ( USAR) Response System Readiness Cooperative Agreement; and ( 6) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue and appropriate expenditures in an equal amount of $ 6, 000 for the USAR 2019 grant, $ 7, 000 for the USAR 2020 grant, and $ 187, 220. 51 for the USAR 2021 grant, to the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Department of Homeland Security ( DHS) National Urban Search and Rescue ( USAR) Response System Readiness Cooperative Agreement.
AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2170 - ON- CALL TOWING SERVICES - CITY OWNED
VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
The City Council ( 1) awarded Request for Proposal 2170 to Statewide Towing and Recovery Services for on- call towing services for City owned vehicles and equipment in the annual amount of $ 75,000 for an initial 36 -month term beginning August 1, 2023, in the amount of $ 225, 000 with two one- year options to extend; and ( 2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Services Agreement with Statewide Towing and Recovery Services in the amount of $ 225, 000, including making minor and non - substantive changes, and to execute the two optional one- year extensions in the amount of $ 75,000 annually.
MEASURE Z - BID 7997 - FIRE STATION ROOF REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROJECTS -
VARIOUS FIRE STATIONS
The City Council ( 1) awarded Bid 7997 to Rite -Way Roof Corporation, Fontana, in the amount of $ 434, 278 for the removal and replacement of the roof at the Magnolia Center Fire Station 3, located at 6395 Riverside Avenue, University Fire Station 4, located at 3510 Cranford Avenue, and Mission Grove Fire Station 9, located at 6674 Alessandro Boulevard; and ( 2) authorized 15 percent change order authority in an amount up to 65, 141.70 for project changes including, but not limited to, unforeseen conditions or necessary design changes for a total amount of $ 499, 419. 70; and ( 3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Construction Agreement with Rite -Way Roof Corporation including making minor and non -substantive changes.
MEASURE Z - SECURITY CAMERA EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT AND UPGRADES The City Council ( 1) authorized the purchase of security camera equipment and professional services from Convergint Technologies, Anaheim, under Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement 030421 -CTL, in the amount of $ 275, 000; and 2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this purchase, including making minor and non -substantive changes. 109- 22
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AGREEMENT - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2253 - ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES - PATTERSON AND
EL DORADO PARKS WALKING TRAILS
The City Council ( 1) approved the Professional Consultant Services Agreement for Request for Proposal 2253 with RHA Landscape Architects - Planners, Inc., Riverside, for Architectural Services for Patterson Park and El Dorado Park Walking Trail in the amount of $ 360, 579. 80 for a term through December 31, 2026; ( 2) authorized ten percent change order authority in an amount up to $ 36,057. 98 for project changes including, but not limited to, unforeseen conditions or necessary design changes for a total contract amount of $ 396, 637. 78; and ( 3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with RHA Landscape Architects - Planners, Inc., including making minor and non -substantive changes.
AGREEMENT - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2249 - NORTHSIDE MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN WITHIN
NORTHSIDE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION The City Council ( 1) approved a Professional Consultant Services Agreement for Engineering Services for the Northside Master Drainage Plan for the Northside Specific Plan Area with Proactive Engineering Consultants, Inc., dba Q3 Consulting, Corona, California, for a term through December 31, 2025, in the amount of $ 223, 280; 2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Professional Consultant Services Agreement, including making minor and non - substantive changes; 3) approved the First Amendment to the Cooperative Funding Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, increasing the District contribution amount by $ 183, 530, for a total contract amount of $ 363, 530, for preparation of the Northside Master Drainage Plan within the Northside Specific Plan Area, Project No. 1- 6- 10001; ( 4) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Cooperative Funding Agreement, including making minor and non - substantive changes; and ( 5) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue and a supplemental appropriation in the amount of 183, 530 from the Storm Drain Fund, Northside Master Drainage Plan Project revenue and expenditure accounts.
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
MEASURE Z - FISCAL YEAR 2022- 23 THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL UPDATE - ESTABLISH
TECHNOLOGY RESERVE - RIVERSIDE ACCESS CENTER REHABILITATION PROJECT - CONTINUED FROM JULY 18, 2023
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilwoman Plascencia and seconded by Councilmember Fierro to ( 1) receive and provide input on the Fiscal Year 2022- 23 Third Quarter Financial Update; ( 2) approve the allocation of $ 10 million in projected General Fund savings to the General Fund Infrastructure Reserve ($ 7 million) and the establishment of a Technology Reserve ($ 3 million); ( 3) authorize the Chief Financial Officer or designee to record a supplemental appropriation in the General Fund of $ 500, 000, fully offset by an insurance reimbursement, to cover demolition costs expended at 3460 Orange Street; and ( 4) authorize the Chief Financial Officer or designee to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $ 178, 155 in the Measure Z Fund for the Riverside Access Center Rehabilitation project. The motion carried with Councilmember Cervantes absent.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to closed sessions at 2:24 p. m. pursuant to Government Code ( 1) § 54956. 9( d) ( 1) to confer with and/ or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. Service Employees International Union, Local 721, et. al., Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVR12302880; ( 2) § 54956. 9( d)( 1) to confer with and/ or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Service Employees International Union, Local 721 v. City of Riverside, Case No. LA -CE -1577-M; ( 3) § 54956. 9( d)( 1) to confer with and/ or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Angel McNeil v. City of Riverside, et al., Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVR12103762; ( 4) § 54956. 9( d) ( 1) to confer with and/ or receive from legal counsel concerning Shawn Casteel v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.( s): 190152/ ADJ 122261635; 200121 / ADJ 12869790; 210210/ ADJ14437414; ( 5) § 54956. 9( d) ( 1) to confer with and/ or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside, a charter city and municipal corporation, the City Council of the City of Riverside, acting by and through its duly elected Councilmembers, Erin Edwards, Clarissa Cervantes, Ronaldo Fierro, Gabriela Plascencia, James Perry, and Steven Hemenway, in their official capacity v. Councilmember Charles Conder and former Councilmember Steven R. Adams, in their official capacity, and does 1 through 50, inclusive, Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVR12300725; ( 6) § 54957( a) for consultation with Chief of Police Larry Gonzalez, or his respective deputy, and Chief 109- 24
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Information Officer George Khalil regarding threat to public services or facilities; 7) § 54956. 9( d) ( 2) to confer with and/ or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation regarding three cases; ( 8) § 54956. 9( d)( 4) to confer with and/ or receive advice from legal counsel concerning the City Council deciding whether to initiate litigation regarding three cases; ( 9) § 54957. 6 to review the City Council' s position and instruct designated representatives regarding salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits of all Executive Management employees except the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk, all Management and Confidential employees as defined by PERS, Fire Management Unit, Riverside City Firefighters Association, Riverside Police Officers Association ( Police and Police Supervisory Units), Service Employees International Union # 721, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers # 47, and Riverside Police Administrators Association; ( 10) § 54957 for performance evaluation of the City Attorney; and ( 1 1) § 54957. 6 to review the City Council' s position and instruct designated representatives regarding salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits of unrepresented employee for the City Attorney.
The Mayor and City Council returned to open session at 6: 17 p. m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present except Councilmembers Cervantes and Perry.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSIONS
City Attorney Norton announced there were no reportable actions taken during closed session.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
There were no items requested at this time.
The City Council adjourned at 6: 17 p. m.
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Respectfullysubmitted,
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